All 20 common amino acids are metabolized through the citric acid cycle by first being converted to either pyruvate or acetyl CoA.

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While some amino acids can be converted to pyruvate or acetyl CoA and subsequently enter the citric acid cycle, not all 20 common amino acids follow this pathway. Some amino acids are metabolized through alternative pathways, such as the urea cycle or by being converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis.

All 20 Common Amino Acids Are Metabolized Through the Citric